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Child support in South Africa: mothers speak about the struggle to get fathers to pay in a system rigged against women

Child maintenance – the duty to support a child – is more than a right. It ensures children have their basic needs met. It also means single mothers don’t have to shoulder the responsibility of parenthood alone, which can deepen their poverty.

The Conversation

It’s heartbreaking so few children read for pleasure – and sad to know the reasons why

When people face financial pressure and child poverty is so high, it’s hard to prioritise family reading, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK

Here’s one way to slash Britain’s rate of child poverty: stop dithering and make all fathers pay what’s due

A new report shows a bad situation is getting worse. This really is a case for draconian action from the state, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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‘Deaths of needless poverty and despair’: homelessness report reveals surge in fatalities in Australia

‘Staggering’ annual death toll of 1,500 revealed in 10-year analysis ‘a shocking indictment on our society’, expert says

The Guardian - AU

Bringing down the UK’s sky-high energy bills is a tall order, but it can be done

Investing in homegrown renewable power and cutting our reliance on oil and gas is crucial if we’re to fix our energy system, says Simon Francis of the End Fuel Poverty Coalition

The Guardian - UK

Scientists Will Give Homeless People Money to See If It Helps Reduce Their Poverty

A UK trial will test if personalized financial support for homeless individuals can reduce poverty more effectively.

Latin Times

Homeless people to be given cash in first major UK trial to reduce poverty

Led by King’s College London, study will recruit 360 people in England and Wales to explore benefits of scheme

The Guardian - UK

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Jeremy Clarkson backpedals on previous claim he bought farm for tax reasons

The TV presenter and journalist joined thousands of farmers in London on Tuesday to protest against agricultural inheritance tax changes.

Evening Standard

Ant and Dec launch T-shirt to raise funds for children in poverty at Christmas

The duo unveiled the top, designed by artist Mul, as part of Cash For Kids’ Mission Christmas appeal.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer warned elderly people ‘are going to die’ as fears mount over winter fuel cuts

Keir Starmer was confronted during a round of local radio interviews by a listener named Maxine who said ‘we just can’t keep warm’ and that ‘elderly people are literally going to die’

The Independent UK

Rev Tim Costello: ‘Social cohesion is really fraying”

Australia’s most prominent anti-gambling campaigner on hope, politics and the moments that changed him

The Guardian - AU

Brazilian President Blames Markets for Inequality. He's Wrong.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva blames neoliberalism for the very problems it solves.

Reason

'Clueless': Ian Murray and Stephen Flynn clash on winter fuel cut

IAN Murray has claimed his Government colleague’s figures suggesting 100,000 pensioners will be pushed into poverty because of the Winter Fuel…

The National (Scotland)

Tottenham and Harlequins join forces to back hygiene poverty campaign

Spurs and Quins sign up to Multibank campaign supporting young people

Evening Standard

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Starmer defends G20 trip to Brazil amid domestic concerns

Government estimates released on Tuesday indicated that the squeeze on winter fuel payments will force 100,000 pensioners into poverty.

The Guardian - UK

Winter fuel payment cuts may force 100,000 pensioners ‘below poverty line’

Analysis shows 50,000 more people will be in relative fuel poverty next year – and another 50,000 by 2030

Evening Standard

Winter Fuel Cut: Tens of thousands of pensioners will be pushed into poverty, Government's own analysis shows

Government estimates suggest that limiting the payment will mean an estimated 50,000 more pensioners are in relative poverty after housing costs in 2025, and 100,000 more in 2026

Evening Standard

Thousands forced into poverty by winter fuel squeeze, Government estimates

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said the Government estimates did not account for measures to mitigate the impact.

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The National (Scotland)

UK Government's own analysis reveals harsh impact of Winter Fuel Payment cut

LABOUR’S cut to the Winter Fuel Payment will leave around “100,000 more pensioners in relative poverty”, the UK Government's own analysis has…

International Business Times

Taxing The Richest: What The G20 Decided

Anti-poverty campaigners have hailed a decision by G20 leaders meeting in Rio to make sure the world's billionaires "are effectively taxed."

The Independent UK

Winter fuel payments cut will drive 100,000 more pensioners into poverty, minister admits

Ministers have faced criticism for slashing access to the payment

Evening Standard

Thousands more pensioners in poverty due to winter fuel payment cut – DWP

Ministers have faced criticism for slashing access to the payment.

Radio France Internationale

Restos du Cœur aids 128,000 infants, announces service expansion

The French charity Restos du Cœur, founded by the late comedian Coluche in 1985, has unveiled a significant expansion of its services for vulnerable populations. This as the organisation said it had helped 128,000 children under the age of three between 2023 and 2024.

Kiplinger

Premium Tax Credit: Are You Eligible For This Health Insurance Tax Break?

The tax credit can help qualifying individuals pay for coverage from the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplace.

Al Jazeera

G20 leaders call for ‘comprehensive’ ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon

Left-wing Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says poverty and hunger the ‘product of political decisions’.

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